THE POLICE BEAT: Feb. 6 crime news from Peterborough-Lakefield police

Peterborough-Lakefield Community Police Service

Domestic assault arrest:
The accused, a 29-year-old man, and the victim, a 32-year-old woman, have been involved in an on-again-off-again relationship for approximately two years.
On Tuesday (Feb. 5), at approximately 5 p.m., the couple became involved in an argument at the accused’s residence.
A neighbour in the area called 9-1-1 to report the matter. Police attended the residence and the victim reported that she had been punched in the face by the accused.
As a result of the investigation the accused was arrested and charged with assault and breaching his probation. He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 6. In order to protect the identity of the victim the name of the accused will not be released.

Domestic assault arrest:
The accused, a 23-year-old man, and the victim, a 22-year-old woman have been involved in an on-again-off-again relationship for approximately two-and-a-half years.
During the morning of Feb. 3 the couple became involved in an argument at the victim’s residence. During the argument the victim reported to police that the accused assaulted her, including slapping her across the face. She was able to leave the residence and call police.
As a result of the investigation the accused was arrested and charged with assault. He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 28. In order to protect the identity of the victim the name of the accused will not be released.

Weekend road closure:
Please note that on Saturday (Feb. 9) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ashburnham Drive will be closed to traffic from Maniece Avenue to Hunter Street as Peterborough hosts Hockey Day in Canada.